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Glotkowski Family History

Glotkowski Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Glogowski, Florkowski, Kotkowski, Slomkowski, Latkowski, Gutkowski

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Where is the Glotkowski family from?

You can see how Glotkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glotkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glotkowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Glotkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glotkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glotkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glotkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glotkowski. 100% of Glotkowski women worked as a Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Glotkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Glotkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glotkowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Glotkowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Glotkowski. For the veterans among your Glotkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glotkowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Glotkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glotkowski in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glotkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glotkowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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